MATTHEW HENSON AND THE ICE TEMPLE OF HARLEM is the first in an exciting new series from legendary author Gary Phillips that blends fact with fiction in an Indiana Jonesesque adventure, and is the first winter title for Agora. Gary Phillips is an icon in the field who has written, edited or contributed to over 40 novels, anthologies and graphic novels. His established fan base will eagerly await this new book. Phillips’ extensive community spans several genres, so we expect endorsements from major voices in crime fiction, science fiction, and graphic novel fields as well as significant off-the-page coverage. The unique story of a black Indiana Jones-style adventurer encountering real-life figures from history will also appeal to a variety of readers of many ages. The author will do local events, and other markets as we deem appropriate. Author will promote the book at popular conferences like Bouchercon, NoirCon, San Diego ComiC-Con, Left Coast Crime, Wonder-con and Rose City Comic-con.